Replacement Steering Wheel

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by RED72blazer

Larger diameter wheels equal more mechanical advantage on rest of the steering system. I can go lock to lock with one finger. when I had 14 inch and 15 inch wheels on it it required more steering effort, enough that my girl can't drive it easily.....and I don't like having a vehicle that someone else can't drive if something was to happen to me while out in the woods. It works for me, and since I actually drive big trucks with big steering wheels it still feels kinda small.

I take it you don't have power steering?

[Crazyduck]

Being 6'5" and having arms of an orangutan the big wheel is perfect for resting my whole forearm on while cruising.

[A1971Blazer]

It's ironic how many people who restore these old Blazers will swallow an elephant but choke on a gnat.
They spend huge amounts of money on other parts of the restoration to get it "original" then fuss about the cost a 2-3 hundred dollar "correct style" steering wheel......?

Speaking strictly for myself, that cost will be a very small percentage when included with
the prices of the other components needed and I'm not even going for a "factory original" resto.

Just my 2¢......